Summary
ConocoPhillips reported robust financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2026, driven by significantly higher crude oil and bitumen prices. Total revenues for the quarter increased by 30% year-over-year to $19.16 billion, with net income more than doubling to $3.93 billion. This strong performance translated into diluted earnings per share of $3.23. The company demonstrated its commitment to shareholder returns by distributing $3.0 billion to shareholders in the second quarter, comprising $2.0 billion in share repurchases and $1.0 billion in dividends. ConocoPhillips also achieved its $5 billion disposition target ahead of schedule by closing on agreements to sell noncore Lower 48 assets for $1.7 billion. Looking ahead, the company has entered into an agreement to acquire a significant equity holding in an Iraqi oil field joint venture, expected to close by year-end 2026, and continues to expand its LNG offtake strategy.
Key Highlights
- 1Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2026, was $3.93 billion, a substantial increase from $1.97 billion in the same period of 2025.
- 2Diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2026 were $3.23, compared to $1.56 in the prior year's second quarter.
- 3Total revenues and other income increased to $19.52 billion in Q2 2026 from $14.74 billion in Q2 2025, driven by higher commodity prices.
- 4ConocoPhillips returned $3.0 billion to shareholders in Q2 2026, consisting of $2.0 billion in share repurchases and $1.0 billion in ordinary dividends.
- 5The company achieved its $5 billion disposition target ahead of schedule by closing on agreements to sell noncore Lower 48 assets for approximately $1.7 billion.
- 6A significant strategic acquisition is planned: an agreement to acquire a 42% equity holding in an Iraqi oil field joint venture for an estimated $0.3-$0.5 billion cash outflow, expected to close by year-end 2026.
- 7Cash provided by operating activities for the first six months of 2026 was $11.7 billion, up from $9.6 billion in the comparable period of 2025, reflecting higher commodity prices.